Therapist profile
Larsen Barnds, LCMFT, LMFT
Kansas
Licensed marriage and family therapist - relationships and anger
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- CredentialsLCMFT, LMFT
- LicenseLCMFT, Kansas / LCMFT 312; LMFT, Missouri / 2004019045
- NPI1730227273
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationKansas
About
- Anger management
- Relationship strain
- Trauma recovery
About Larsen
Larsen Barnds is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Kansas with 20 years of professional experience. He works with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Larsen also addresses mood and stress problems such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar symptoms. He lists anger, addictions, grief, eating issues, self-esteem, career questions, LGBT concerns, and parenting among his focus areas.
In sessions Larsen treats people as the expert on their own story. He helps clients identify personal strengths they can use when stress or old patterns get in the way. Conversations are straightforward and practical, aimed at changing what gets in the way of day-to-day life rather than layering on jargon.
His approach draws on therapies that look at thoughts, emotions, and attachment patterns. Larsen uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential approaches to help people clarify values, change unhelpful patterns, and rebuild connection where it’s frayed.
People who prefer direct, goal-focused work tend to do well with his style. He helps clients break cycles of reactivity, manage anger and resentment, and address the fallout from past trauma. He also supports those working through issues like infidelity, gender dysphoria, first responder stress, and end-of-life concerns.
Sessions aim to be practical and actionable. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The practice accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action consistent with those values. It is useful for managing anger, stress, and patterns that pull someone away from their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and for practical anger management skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and distance in relationships and helps people change how they relate to others, which can reduce repeated conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Larsen will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then collaborate with the client to try methods that fit. Adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer, so the plan can shift without pressure.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it simpler to involve exercises between sessions, practice real-life skills, and keep momentum while managing a busy schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, anger, addictions, grief, eating issues, self-esteem, career matters, LGBT concerns, and parenting challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is direct and practical. He focuses on identifying strengths, changing unhelpful patterns, and building clearer ways of relating and coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with individuals on relationship and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LCMFT and LMFT, with licensure in Kansas.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.